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Dr. Syed Mohammed Karim, MD
Rochester, MN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karim, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Syed Mohammed Karim, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. Dr. Karim is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karim’s office at (507) 284-2511.
What languages does Dr. Karim speak?
Dr. Karim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Karim typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Karim diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Karim. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Unspecified Bone Disorder
- Bone Disease
- General bone problem
- Undiagnosed bone condition
- Bone disease not specified
ICD-10 Codes:
- M899: Disorder of bone, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Karim typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Karim performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Karim. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Muscle Needle Biopsy
- Deep Bone Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Needle Bone Biopsy
- Trocar Bone Biopsy
- Vertebral Body Biopsy
- Femur Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
- 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Does Dr. Karim accept my insurance?
Dr. Karim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karim accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Karim in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karim's office located?
Dr. Syed Mohammed Karim's Primary Practice
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 284-2511
What is Dr. Karim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114330065.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karim
What is Dr. Syed Mohammed Karim's specialty?
Dr. Karim is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Rochester, MN.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.
Is this Dr. Syed Mohammed Karim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karim is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Syed Mohammed Karim accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Syed Mohammed Karim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Syed Mohammed Karim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Syed Mohammed Karim?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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